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Fever from 3 and Ant's biggest leap yet: Top trends defining the 2024 NBA playoffs

Nearly three weeks into the NBA playoffs, things are taking shape -- but not as we expected. ESPN Insider Kevin Pelton looks at the top trends of the postseason.

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TOP HEADLINES

East Semifinals - Game 2NY leads series 2-0

Knicks battle through injuries to beat Pacers, take 2-0 series lead

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Jalen Brunson talks Knicks injuries, mindset

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Rick Carlisle gets ejected for clapping in ref's face

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DiVincenzo dimes Achiuwa for a Knicks flush

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Reggie Miller reunites with Spike Lee, Ben Stiller at MSG

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    JOKIC NAMED LEAGUE'S BEST

    Nikola Jokic's top 10 regular-season plays showcase his MVP caliber

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    How a forgotten basketball icon blazed a trail for Jokic

    Radivoj Korac ignited a basketball revolution that continues to shape the NBA five decades after his death.

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    Karl-Anthony Towns wins 2023-24 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

    Minnesota Timberwolves big man will receive honor for upholding 'values of equality, respect and inclusion'

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    WHICH TEAM WILL PICK WHERE?

    DRAFT LOTTERY: 3 P.M. ET, SUNDAY (ABC)

    2024 NBA draft lottery: Odds for every team and potential picks

    NBA draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the likely picks, odds and best fits for prospects prior to Sunday's lottery.

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    MORE PLAYOFF DISCUSSION

    Stephen A. puts the pressure on Tatum to play better

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    How the discipline for Jamal Murray surprises Brian Windhorst

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    SPORTS BETTING

    How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M -- if the bettor keeps his ticket

    Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?

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    CHANGE COMING IN LOS ANGELES?

    'They're stuck': After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues

    The Clippers are moving into a $2 billion arena next season, but a final promising season at Crypto.com Arena was undone once more by injuries.

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    Why is Stephen A. concerned about the Knicks despite 2-0 series lead?

    Stephen A. explains why he is growing concerned about the Knicks' chances vs. the Pacers after Jalen Brunson's and OG Anunoby's injuries.

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